of Little Rock, AR
January 9, 1935 - April 14, 2009
Thomas E. Andreoli, M.D. passed away on April 14, 2009 due to a cerebrovascular accident. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, mentor and friend, Dr. Andreoli was born on January 9, 1935 in The Bronx, New York. He received his B.S., cum laude, from St. Vincent College in 1956 and his M.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University in 1960. It was as a resident in Internal Medicine and fellowship at Duke University, where under the mentorship of Eugene Stead he crystallized his vision for academic internal medicine departments. After solidifying his training in basic science at the Laboratory of Intermediary Metabolism at the NIH, he was appointed to the faculty at Duke University where he trained with Roscoe R. (Ike) Robinson and Daniel C. Tosteson. He made seminal observations on ion and water transport in epithelia. On the basis of these discoveries he rose to national prominence and was appointed as the Founding Director of Nephrology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Medicine (UAB). He created one of the premier academic Divisions of Nephrology in the world, establishing the model of nephrologic training centers with his creation of the UAB Nephrology Research and Training Center. He was appointed the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston in 1979. In 1988, he came to the University of Arkansas College of Medicine (UAMS) and was appointed Professor and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, where he lead the Department to national prominence attracting talented academic scientists from throughout the country. At the time of his death, Dr. Andreoli was a Distinguished Professor and Chair Emeritus of Internal Medicine at UAMS. During his distinguished career he held many leadership positions in national and international medical societies, including Secretary-Treasurer of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, President of the American Society of Nephrology, and President of the International Society of Nephrology. He served as Editor of the American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology; Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International; and Editor-in-Chief of Andreoli and Carpenter's Cecil Essentials of Medicine. He was a member of the Board of Directors, National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Board of Directors, KDIGO (Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes), and served on the Visiting Committee of Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences Technology.
But his most cherished role was as a mentor and teacher to generations of students and colleagues in the medical sciences. His legendary bedside rounds were noted fondly by many of the practicing physicians both in Arkansas and throughout the world. For these prodigious talents, he has been richly recognized and rewarded. He received the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award of the University of Arkansas, the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Caduceus Club at UAMS, the George L. Ackerman Outstanding Faculty Award at UAMS, the Distinguished Teacher Award from the American College of Physicians, a Mastership from the American College of Physicians, the Homer W. Smith Award for Renal Physiology from the American Society of Nephrology, the David M. Hume Memorial Award of the National Kidney Foundation, the Robert W. Berliner Award for Excellence in Renal Physiology from the American Physiological Society, and the Robert H. Williams Distinguished Chair of Medicine Award from the Association of Professors of Medicine. His teaching has been recognized internationally in his receipt of the Louis Pasteur Medal from the Université Louis Pasteur, the Silver Plate Award from the Hungarian Kidney Foundation, and his election as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and of the Royal College of Physicians (London). Endowed Chairs in his name were established at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. He holds a Sc.D., honoris causa, from St. Vincent College, Docteur, honoris causa, Université Paris VII, a Sc.D. honoris causa from the Aristotelian University in Thessaloniki, and a M. D. honoris causa from Semmelweis University in Budapest.
Dr. Andreoli read voraciously and was passionate about art and music. He loved opera and would often regale his visitors in the original Italian to glorious arias. He loved the Yankees, Frank Sinatra and his dogs. He saw himself often as the elderly man in ''Moonstruck'' pulled at night walking his six dogs.
In 1987, Dr. Andreoli married his loving wife, Elizabeth Berglund Andreoli, who is a partner at the Hardin Law Firm in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Andreoli is survived by Dr. Kathleen Gainor Andreoli, mother of his three children, his daughters Paula Andreoli North of Dallas, and Karen Andreoli Roberts of Carlsbad, California, both devoted mothers, and his son, Thomas Anthony Andreoli, a partner at the Chicago law firm of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. Dr. Andreoli is also survived by his beloved 10 grandchildren: Stephen, Sarafina, Claire, Mia, Mark, Charlotte, Gigi, Danny, Penelope and Anthony. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge a virtual member of the Andreoli family Ms. Clementine Whitman, his lifelong academic partner for nearly 40 years.
The family requests memorial gifts sent to: The Thomas E. Andreoli Education Fund, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W Markham, Slot 716, Little Rock, AR 72205. Checks should be made payable to the University of Arkansas Foundation Fund, Inc.; The Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210; and The Thomas E. Andreoli, M.D. Endowed Chair in Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, care of Virginia Loftin, University of Alabama at Birmingham, BDB 485, 1530 Third Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0012; vgloftin@uab.edu; (205) 975-5602. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
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18 Condolence(s)
Bob Donachie
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
The internet helps us "catch up" with people and here seven years after Medicine lost "the A" as he was affectionately (sic) known, I have spent the last 45 minutes reviewing his obituary, Dr Seldin's tribute, and learning for the first time much of what I didn't know about Dr Andriole.
I first met him in his office after my father advised me to go over the head, so to speak, of the individual in charge of appointing residents and make my case to start a PGY2 position at UT Houston. Dr Andriole was cordial, gave me his time, listened, and accepted me on the spot; all of this was a great surprise because I thought my dad was suggesting a break in protocol which would lead me out the door.
You had to admire the A for his dedication to teaching, including a Friday afternoon session with third year students, morning report, a Professors service on the wards with a chief resident attending, serving regularly on the Renal Consult Service, and attending every Grand Rounds I ever did. He required each of us as residents to produce a review level paper and talk (which he attended along with hundreds of others) subject to his questioning and critique . I don't think there was another Academic Chief in either hemisphere who was as active in medical teaching.
I didn't always like him, at first, but as in many areas of life one doesn't get the attention of those who feel there is no substance
on the receiving end of their criticism and I came to realize his
focus was on those he felt deserved it. Like an athletic coach in that sense. Gradually I grew to admire him and like Jim Andry I owe much of what became my future to the confidence and opportunity he afforded me.
We all have a handful of individuals who shape us and without whom we perhaps would not be in the position we have achieved in life. Thomas Andriole was one of those men for me. Here is one last thank you.
Jim Andry
Sunday, February 26, 2012
What an incredible influence he had on me and many of my colleagues as an intern and resident at UT Houston. I think of him often, his humor, wit, practical clinical advice and deep intellect. I will never forget when he told me that I could call him by his first name, "Doctor"! Farewell and thanks for what you taught me Doctor.
Jason Casey
Saturday, November 7, 2009
To The Andreoli Family:
A belated expression of sorrow for your (and our) loss. Dr. Andreoli was a great mentor to me. Rarely does a day go by that I don't think of him in some way. His wisdom and compassion will continue to grace us through the influence that he's had on countless students and physicians around the world. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Allison Leon Silvio
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Paula-I was looking for you and came across the passing of you Dad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I've often thought of you over the years and would love to hear from you. Your Dad was an outstanding individual. May he rest in peace. Email me when you have a chance.
Frank Spann
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
I am a cousin of Clementine and she has, many times over the years, spoken very highly of her boss. My family and I are saddened of the Dr.'s passing and will keep the family and friends in our prayers. I know that Clementine is very proud to be part of the family.
William Sievert
Monday, April 27, 2009
To the Andreoli Family,
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Dr Andreoli was an important influence on my life as a physician - I still remember and use many of the 'pearls' that he provided during my training at UT Houston. His clinical acumen was amazing. It was a great honour to have been chosen as one of his chief residents and to have counted him as a mentor and friend.
Richard B. Weinberg, M.D.
Monday, April 27, 2009
To the Family of Thomas Andreoli:
I send you my deepest condolences upon the loss of this most remarkable man. Although it has been more than 20 years since we worked together, like many, I carry a part of him with me to this day.
Tom was my first Chief of Medicine at the University of Texas. I recall vividly meeting with him during my recruiting visit. He had read all of my research papers and peppered me with perceptive questions about my scientific interests. Then his tone changed subtly, and I sensed that I had passed some kind of test. "You know, Weinberg," he told me, leaning closer, "people don't come down to Houston to take the waters - they come here to succeed. If that's what you want, I will do everything I can to make sure that you do."
And he did. His belief in my academic future, and the support and encouragement he gave me at UT, were some of the most important gifts I have ever received.
Yours,
Richard B. Weinberg, M.D.
Suzanne Boscarolo
Monday, April 27, 2009
Dear Elizabeth,Thomas,Paula and Karen
Dr. Andreoli will be missed by all of us at Ciao Baci.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Sandra & Neil Kurtzman
Friday, April 24, 2009
Our prayers are with you at this time of your loss. We shall miss Tom's smile and our conversations about opera.
Linda Wise
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda and Pat
Joanne Bargman MD FRCPC
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
One of the most memorable events in my career happened when both Tom and I were teaching at the Nephrology School in Budapest. Tom's slides were not fitting into the slide carousel so he couldn't teach with his prepared slides.
He shook his head, took off his jacket and went up to the podium and blackboard and proceeded to deliver an extemporaneous lecture on potassium metabolism that was one of the most enthralling I had ever heard.
I sometimes wonder if we are too devoted to Powerpoint and sometimes should just let rip with what we know, especially if one has the innate talent to teach as Tom did.
Joanne Bargman MD FRCPC
Professor of Medicine
University of Toronto
Thomas DuBose
Monday, April 20, 2009
Dear Elizabeth,
Linda and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and the Andreoli children and grandchildren on the loss of someone I consider a remarkable role model, mentor and friend. Academic medicine has lost a visionary statesman of the highest possible standards and ideals. Tom built three programs from the ground up, encouraged and supported numerous trainees, whether students, residents, fellows or faculty, to devote themselves to advancing knowledge, to teaching and to providing outstanding patient care.
Tom was one of American medicine’s most eloquent and articulate leaders and he was steadfastly and exceptionally supportive of his colleagues.
Dr. Andreoli arrived in Birmingham when I was a medical student at UAB and I had the good fortune of being on his service. I will always remember this outstanding experience because it played a major role in my choice of academic nephrology as a career. He graciously considered me as one of his lifelong students and throughout my career provided personal recommendations, wise counsel, and much needed support.
It is a personal honor to have been selected as the 5th Annual Thomas E. Andreoli Visiting Professor and I hope that by conveying my sincere appreciation for his numerous contributions on that day to also honor his memory.
Sincerely,
Tom DuBose
Shari Leventhal
Monday, April 20, 2009
Although I didn't personally have the pleasure of knowing Dr. Andreoli, I have heard of his significant accomplishments to the field of nephrology and impressive contributions to the American Society of Nephrology and wish to thank him and send my appreciation for his remarkable achievements.
Sandra Masur,PhD and Victor Schuster,MD
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tom was a scientific beacon to us, a warm and supportive friend and mentor, and a renaissance man. We will miss him greatly.
Cindy Barrow
Friday, April 17, 2009
Paula,Tommy and Karen Please know that you are in our thoughts,hearts and prayers. Your Daddy was a wonderful man and I know you miss him so much. Keep the happy memories in your heart.
Love, Jack and Cindy Barrow
Catherine Simmons Rohrstaff
Friday, April 17, 2009
Paula, Tommy and Karen, please know that you are all in my prayers. Your father was a remarkable man. You all have so much to be proud of and thankful for.
Linda Lindsey
Friday, April 17, 2009
Dr. Andreoli will be missed greatly by all of us. It seems as if he should be walking in the office any minute. He was a unique person. I will never forget shortly after he arrived at UAMS, I was going to return to surgery to work and he called me in and asked what would it take for me to stay and work in IM. He really showed his personal side and offered me a raise, an office, and a person to work with me. My prayers go out to you, Elizabeth, Thomas, Paula, Karen, and his grandchildren. We have to hang onto our memories of a great man!
Kerri Marsh
Thursday, April 16, 2009
So sorry for your loss, best wishes to the family.